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Hobart, TasmaniaIn a surprising turn of events, the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has relocated Pablo Picasso artworks to a women’s restroom. This move comes after the museum faced a discrimination complaint from a male visitor who was denied entry to an exclusive women-only art installation.

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Photo: Australian Museum Hangs Picasso Paintings in Women’s Restroom in Response to Court Ruling. Source: Kirshа Kaechele.

The controversial artwork, titled “Ladies Lounge,” featured two paintings and a drawing by Picasso and was originally accessible only to women. The installation aimed to provide a space for women to relax and enjoy art without the presence of men, mirroring the historical exclusion women have faced in various societal spheres.

However, the museum was ordered by the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to open the exhibit to all genders, ruling that the exclusivity violated Australia’s Anti-Discrimination Act.

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Artworks were relocated to the “Ladies Room” to keep men out. 
Museum of Old and New Art, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Rather than compromising the artistic vision, curator Kirsha Kaechele, also the wife of MONA owner David Walsh, opted to move the Picasso pieces to a newly created women’s restroom within the museum. The decision has sparked debate, with some praising Kaechele’s creativity and others questioning the appropriateness of the move.

As the “Ladies Lounge” undergoes modifications to comply with the tribunal’s ruling, the museum continues to navigate the complex intersection of art, gender, and equality.

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